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Tehran, Muscat to launch automotive manufacturing plant

Tehran, Muscat to launch automotive manufacturing plant

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Totonchi said Iran is to build an automotive manufacturing plant in al-Duqm economic zone of Oman.Simultaneously with holding a large exhibition in Oman from January 23-27, Iran and Oman will take steps forward to boost relations, the official added.He referred to 35 percent increase …

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Iran finishes champion of Takhti Cup's FS

Iran finishes champion of Takhti Cup's FS

Iranian free-style wrestling team dubbed as 'Iran Alef' defeated Armenia (8-0) and became the champion.Armenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kirghizstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Georgia, Iraq and Latin American elected team as well as two teams from Kazakhstan attended the Takhti Cup, held in northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan.Five teams of 'Iran Alef', 'Iran …

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Azerbaijan condoles Iranians on Plasco event

Azerbaijan condoles Iranians on Plasco event

A statement , issued by Azeri Embassy to Tehran, deplored over human fatality in the wake of the trade building's fall.So far, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, Serbia and Belarus have extended condolences on the incident.Iranian government on Friday announced one day of public mourning over the tragedy.Saturday (January 21) will …

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Spain condoles Iran on Plasco bitter event

Spain condoles Iran on Plasco bitter event

'Spanish government shares sympathy with families and friends of the victims, whole the Iranian nation and officials on the pain and suffering, hoping that those missing will be saved and the injured will attain speedy recovery,' read Spanish government's message posted on Foreign Ministry website.Spanish Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Iran …

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Belarus extends condolences on Plasco tragedy

Belarus extends condolences on Plasco tragedy

Lukashenko's message, a copy of which was made available to IRNA Moscow office on Friday, also voiced sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims and Iranian nation at large.Meanwhile, Belaurs Minister of Emergency Situations, Vladimir Vashchenko, in another message expressed sympathy to the relatives of the victims. 'The news …

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Leader envoy visits injured firefighters in hospital

Leader envoy visits injured firefighters in hospital

Seyyed Reza Taghavi attended two Tehran hospitals and conveyed the greeting and prayer of the Supreme Leader for quick recovery of the injured firefighters.One of the firefighters who had been critically burned and transferred to the hospital on Thursday, confirmed dead on Friday.Head of Iran's Emergency Medical Services, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, …

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Iran announces 1 day mourning for fire tragedy

Iran announces 1 day mourning for fire tragedy

Saturday (January 21) will be the day of public mourning, cabinet said in a statement released on Friday.Praising the sacrifices of firefighters in protection of people's life, the government offered condolences to the bereaved families of firefighters and wished recovery for the injured.Head of Iran's Emergency Medical Services, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, …

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Astana meeting, sign of US power decline: Cleric

Astana meeting, sign of US power decline: Cleric

Speaking about Astana meeting for resolution of Syria crisis, Hojjatoleslam Sediqi in his second sermon to this week's Friday prayers congregational prayers voiced hope that Tehran, Moscow and Ankara who have initiated the Astana talks, will play an effective role in comprehensive ceasefire in Syria.The cleric also hoped that the …

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Turkish Pres. condoles with Tehran on Plasco tragedy

Turkish Pres. condoles with Tehran on Plasco tragedy

Turkish Prime Minister, Binali Yıldırım, and Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, in separate messages condoled with their Iranian counterparts, Eshaq Jahangiri, and Mohammad-Javad Zarif on the occasion.In the messages, they wished quick recovery for the injured.Head of Iran-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group Yusuf Beyazit has also sent a condolence message and talked …

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Leader urges students to influence env.

Leader urges students to influence env.

He made the remarks in a message to the 51st annual meeting of the Europe-based Students Islamic Associations Union.Being young and student are two powerful propellants each of which can help one reach the dignified ideals, the Leader added.He added, 'You have also the advantage of presence in the influential …

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